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president obama will be speaking. a number of speeches and satire will be held here. president obama in his weekly address discuss the u.s. economy. we will take a look at that now. we got february job numbers. 236,000 jobs added. the president is followed by senator sessions. >> hi, everyone. my top priority as president is making sure we do everything we can to reignite the engine of america's economic growth. yesterday we received some welcome news on that front. we learned that businesses added nearly 236,000 jobs last month. the unemployment rate fell to 7.7%. still too hi, but lower than when i took office. -- too high, but lower than when i took office. our manufacturers are bringing jobs back to america. our stock market has rebounded. numeral's are being built and sold at a faster pace. -- new homes are being built and sold at a faster pace. we need to keep that going. how do we make america a magnet for new jobs? how do we equip more people with the skills. to choir? how do we make sure -- with the skills that jobs require? that needs to be our north star. w
president obama will be speaking. a number of speeches and satire will be held here. president obama in his weekly address discuss the u.s. economy. we will take a look at that now. we got february job numbers. 236,000 jobs added. the president is followed by senator sessions. >> hi, everyone. my top priority as president is making sure we do everything we can to reignite the engine of america's economic growth. yesterday we received some welcome news on that front. we learned that...
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captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] >> yesterday president obama signed the order authorizing the government to begin cutting $85 billion from federal agencies. today in his weekly address the president talked about the impact of automatic spending cuts and said that congress can turn them off any time. washington representative delivered the republican address and called on the president and the senate democrats to negotiate a solution to the automatic spending cuts. >> hi, everybody. on friday i met with leaders from both sides of congress in find a way forward in light of the severe budget cuts, known in washington as the quever that has already started to inflict pain across the country. these cuts are not smart. congress can turn them off at any time as soon as both sides are willing to compromise. as a nation, we've fought back from the worst economic crisis in our lifetimes and we'll get through this too. in a time when your businesses are getting more traction, hiring workers, bringing jobs back to america, the last thing washington needs t
captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2013] >> yesterday president obama signed the order authorizing the government to begin cutting $85 billion from federal agencies. today in his weekly address the president talked about the impact of automatic spending cuts and said that congress can turn them off any time. washington representative delivered the republican address and called on the president and the senate democrats to negotiate a solution to the...
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. >> following the release of the marked unemployment numbers, president obama and republican governor brownback talked about their plan for economic growth. the president outlined his approach to the 2014 budget. in the republican address, governor brownback talked about how republicans want to grow the economy without raising taxes. >> hi, everybody. our top priority as a nation and my top priority as president must be doing everything we can to reignite the engine of america's growth, a rising, thriving middle class. .hat is our north store that must have every decision they make. yesterday we learned that our -- we created about $500,000 this year. we haveave got -- created about 500,000 jobs this year. but we have got more to do. there are spending cuts that are hurting the community. cut cell costs our economy hundreds of thousands of jobs this year. countrywant to keep our on growth, when the create good, middle-class jobs, you have to make smarter choices. this week i will send a budget to congress that will help us do that. it is a fiscally responsible blueprint for middle-cla
. >> following the release of the marked unemployment numbers, president obama and republican governor brownback talked about their plan for economic growth. the president outlined his approach to the 2014 budget. in the republican address, governor brownback talked about how republicans want to grow the economy without raising taxes. >> hi, everybody. our top priority as a nation and my top priority as president must be doing everything we can to reignite the engine of america's...
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under president obama we've had four straight years of trillion dollar deficits. our debt is over $16 trillion. we're selling the next generation's future. many of our democrat colleagues don't get it. through the fiscal cliff discussion the president and the democrats who control washington refused to take any meaningful steps to make washington live within its means. that is irresponsible and fails to acknowledge what every family already knows. when you have no more money in your account and your credit cards are maxed out then the spending must stop. that is the situation faces america. we must identify responsible ways to tackle washington's wasteful spending. so when the house returns with the 113th congress our resolution is clear. we're committed to making our economy stronger and healthier. we're going to fight wasteful washington spending and deliver the accountable you demand. we call on the president and democrats to join us in that fight. god bless you and god bless the united states of america. >> coming up on c-span the communicaters look at major t
under president obama we've had four straight years of trillion dollar deficits. our debt is over $16 trillion. we're selling the next generation's future. many of our democrat colleagues don't get it. through the fiscal cliff discussion the president and the democrats who control washington refused to take any meaningful steps to make washington live within its means. that is irresponsible and fails to acknowledge what every family already knows. when you have no more money in your account and...
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we are holding president obama for the sequester spending cuts he first proposed in 2011. republicans want to replace the president's sequester, which is a series of harmful cuts, with a better commonsense cuts and reform. all of this will be choir -- require everyone to get serious about the spending problem. each of the lasted two years, the republican-led house has passed every possible -- a report -- a responsible budget. unfortunately, it has been nearly four years since of the senate democrats have passed a budget. in that time, i have seen one child in high school get into college while another graduate from college and enter the professional workforce. like most parents, i'm worried that our nation's children will pay in actual dollars an opportunity for our failure to lead. remarkably, there are leaders in washington who do not understand why it is important to have a budget. the senate mckay set a budget is a not that meaningful. -- one senator said a budget is not that meaningful. i disagree. solving these questions is why i ran for congress in the first place.
we are holding president obama for the sequester spending cuts he first proposed in 2011. republicans want to replace the president's sequester, which is a series of harmful cuts, with a better commonsense cuts and reform. all of this will be choir -- require everyone to get serious about the spending problem. each of the lasted two years, the republican-led house has passed every possible -- a report -- a responsible budget. unfortunately, it has been nearly four years since of the senate...
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first president obama, then the republican address by senator tim scott of south carolina. on monday, an act of terror killed and injured people at the boston marathon. but americans refused to be terrorized. ultimately that's what we'll remember from this week. the stories of heroism and kindness, resolve and resilience, generosity and love. the brave first responders, police officers and firefighters, the e.m.t.'s and national guard, who ran toward danger to help their fellow citizens. the race volunteers, spectators and exhausted runners who rushed to help, including troops and veterans who never expected to see such scenes on the streets of america. the determined doctors and nurses at some of the world's best hospitals who toiled day and night to save so many lives. the big hearted people of boston. residents, priests, shopkeepers, who carried victims in their arms and delivered water and blankets, lined up to give blood, opened their homes up to total strangers. and the heroic federal agents and police officers who worked together throughout the week, often at great r
first president obama, then the republican address by senator tim scott of south carolina. on monday, an act of terror killed and injured people at the boston marathon. but americans refused to be terrorized. ultimately that's what we'll remember from this week. the stories of heroism and kindness, resolve and resilience, generosity and love. the brave first responders, police officers and firefighters, the e.m.t.'s and national guard, who ran toward danger to help their fellow citizens. the...
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[applause] >> after meeting with afghanistan president karzai, president obama used his weekly address to talk about the role of the has played in preparing afghan troops to take full charge of army by the spring of 2014. and the newly sworn in senator gives a public address. >> hi, everybody. this week i welcomed resident karzai to the white house to discuss the way ahead in afghanistan. today i want to update you on how we will end this war, bring our troops home, and continue to rebuilding america. over the past four years, we have dealt devastating blows to al qaeda. we pushed the taliban out of their strong holds. the reason they went to war in the first place is now within reach. we want to ensure that al qaeda can never again use afghanistan to launch attacks against america. the 33 thousand additional forces that i ordered served with honor. they completed their mission. they returned last fall. this week we agreed that in spring afghan forces will take the lead across their country and our troops will shift to a supporting role. in the coming months, i will announce the next p
[applause] >> after meeting with afghanistan president karzai, president obama used his weekly address to talk about the role of the has played in preparing afghan troops to take full charge of army by the spring of 2014. and the newly sworn in senator gives a public address. >> hi, everybody. this week i welcomed resident karzai to the white house to discuss the way ahead in afghanistan. today i want to update you on how we will end this war, bring our troops home, and continue to...
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. >> in his weekly address, president obama talks about the celebration of easter. nebraska congressman delivers the republican address. because for the approval of the keystone xl pipeline. >> hi, everyone. for millions of americans, this is a special time of the year. families gather around the table for the tribe of faith over oppression. this weekend, my family will join christians around the world to celebrate the resurrection of jesus christ in the hopeful promise of easter. in the midst of all of our busy and noisy lives, this holy day present opportunity to slow down and spend a moment in prayer and reflection. we recognize the incredible sacrifice jesus made for each and every one of us. he extended the gift of salvation. we try to follow his example here on earth for loving our savior and loving our neighbors and everyone as a child of god. those values are at the heart of all faiths, from judaism to islam, their echoes a powerful call to serve our brothers and sisters him a keep in our hearts deep and abiding compassion for all and to treat others as we w
. >> in his weekly address, president obama talks about the celebration of easter. nebraska congressman delivers the republican address. because for the approval of the keystone xl pipeline. >> hi, everyone. for millions of americans, this is a special time of the year. families gather around the table for the tribe of faith over oppression. this weekend, my family will join christians around the world to celebrate the resurrection of jesus christ in the hopeful promise of easter....
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president obama says the budget -- his budget is responsible. but here are the facts -- if he implemented his budget, taxes would go up on just about every american, including middle-class families. the president wants to impose more than $1 trillion in new taxes. that is in addition to the $1 trillion in new taxes from obamacare and more than $600 billion in tax hikes. i grocery shop every weekend. i talk to moms and dads who are concerned about the rising costs theosaries and prices at pump. the last thing american families can't afford are more tax hikes in washington. what's more, the president ed nor is the nation spending makes it worse. -- what's more, the president , andes the nation spending that makes it worse. every household share of the national debt to increase by more than $60,000. that is not compromise. if you want the president's budget claim to find common ground, he says he will not follow through unless he can
president obama says the budget -- his budget is responsible. but here are the facts -- if he implemented his budget, taxes would go up on just about every american, including middle-class families. the president wants to impose more than $1 trillion in new taxes. that is in addition to the $1 trillion in new taxes from obamacare and more than $600 billion in tax hikes. i grocery shop every weekend. i talk to moms and dads who are concerned about the rising costs theosaries and prices at pump....
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. >> in his weekly address president obama talks about sequestration and tax policy. then senator lisa murkowski from alaska delivers the republican address. she enters her plan for an energy policy for the u.s.. >> hi everybody. over the last few years, democrats and republicans have come together and cut our deficit by more than $2.5 trillion through a balanced mix of cuts and tax for the wealthiest americans. that is more than both parties say we need to stabilize our debt. i believe e we can finish the job the same way we started it, with a balanced cut of spending cuts and tax reform. and the majority of the american people agree, both democrats and republicans. my preference and the preference of many members of congress is to do that in a balanced way by making sensible changes to entitlement programs and reforming our tax code. as we speak, both the house and senate are working toward budget proposals i hope will lay out this balanced path going forward. wut that takes time and right now, if congress doesn't act by march 1 a series of harmful doubts spending a
. >> in his weekly address president obama talks about sequestration and tax policy. then senator lisa murkowski from alaska delivers the republican address. she enters her plan for an energy policy for the u.s.. >> hi everybody. over the last few years, democrats and republicans have come together and cut our deficit by more than $2.5 trillion through a balanced mix of cuts and tax for the wealthiest americans. that is more than both parties say we need to stabilize our debt. i...
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. >> in his weekly address, president obama observes the three-month anniversary of the sandy hook elementary school shooting in newtown, connecticut. he speaks of legislation currently being worked on at the senate at attempts to reduce gun violence. then senator mike lee of utah delivers the republican address. he talks about the federal budget and wasteful spending. >> it has been three months since the tragic events in newtown, connecticut. three months since we lost 20 innocent children and six dedicated adult who had so much to give. three months since we as americans began asking ourselves if we are doing enough to protect our communities and keep our children safe. for the families who lost loved ones on that terrible day, nothing begins to ease the pain they are feeling right now. it come does not come close to healing the wounds that might never heal. the last few months changed us. it asked us to ask difficult questions on what we can and must do to prevent that kind of massacres we have seen in newtown and aurora, as well as everyday tragedies that happen far too often all across
. >> in his weekly address, president obama observes the three-month anniversary of the sandy hook elementary school shooting in newtown, connecticut. he speaks of legislation currently being worked on at the senate at attempts to reduce gun violence. then senator mike lee of utah delivers the republican address. he talks about the federal budget and wasteful spending. >> it has been three months since the tragic events in newtown, connecticut. three months since we lost 20 innocent...
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those are reduced payments to providers in medicare plans the president obama used to bring he does as down, but lot of other things to change the medicare program. he starts new demonstration programs to change payment systems. he is trying to change the system from within. >> one of the current issues we are spending a great deal of time on right now is the medicaid expansion that was proposed under the affordable care act. i spend a lot of time talking to people about medicaid expansion. make medicaid and non- categorical program. instead of having to be aged, blind, or disabled, it would be available to anybody up to 138% of poverty. it is a way to get poor people of all varieties access to health care coverage they would not otherwise be able to afford. >> as important as it is, it is surprising that most americans do not understand it. we went to franklin, tennessee, to see what people had to say. what ite no idea really means. i think we are all supposed to have insurance, whether you can afford it or not. is that it? >> i do not think he has done a good job explaining what is i
those are reduced payments to providers in medicare plans the president obama used to bring he does as down, but lot of other things to change the medicare program. he starts new demonstration programs to change payment systems. he is trying to change the system from within. >> one of the current issues we are spending a great deal of time on right now is the medicaid expansion that was proposed under the affordable care act. i spend a lot of time talking to people about medicaid...